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5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Meditate

Many of us think of trying meditation, but it can be hard to know where to begin. In this first installment of Mindful’s Getting Started series, we’ll show you how to start meditating, feel better, reduce stress, and enjoy life a little more.

While we might want to try meditation, it can sometimes be difficult to find the time, to be able to sit still, or to keep the mind from racing. The chart below asks you to examine some reasons you might have for not trying meditation, and lists a few benefits you could realize if you do try.